Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem vs Grey-chinned Hermit
Lampornis amethystinus 比較対象 Phaethornis griseogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem | Grey-chinned Hermit |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Lampornis amethystinus | Phaethornis griseogularis |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Trochilidae | Trochilidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 13.1 cm (5.2 in) | 6.9 cm (2.7 in) |
| 体重 | 5.6000000000000005 g (0.20 oz) | 2.4166666666666665 g (0.09 oz) |
| 食性 | Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American montane pine-oak forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Gleans arthropods. | Nectarivore visiting Heliconia, Costus, and banana flowers along forest understory routes. Takes small insects opportunistically. |
| 一腹卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Pure, sustained flute-like tone held steady; single clear note with barely perceptible vibrato in tropical shade.
Grey-chinned Hermit
Sharp, high chip followed by buzzy rattling trill; two-part call with emphatic onset and rough, cascading continuation.
Geographic Range & Migration
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Found in montane forest from Mexico south through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,000–3,200 m.
Grey-chinned Hermit
Found along the Andes foothills and adjacent lowlands in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru at 300–1,800 m elevation.
保全状況
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Grey-chinned Hermit
How to Tell Them Apart
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
Bumblebee Hummingbird: tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Grey-chinned Hermit
Sooty Barbthroat: dark brownish-gray overall; pale buff supercilium; rufous-washed underparts; white-tipped tail feathers; decurved bill
About These Birds
Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in mountain forests from Mexico to Honduras at 1,000-3,000 m. Males have an amethyst-purple throat. Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Commonly visits feeders in Mexican highland gardens.
Grey-chinned Hermit
アンデス山脈東斜面の熱帯雨林に生息するハチドリで、灰色の喉が特徴的。コロンビア、エクアドル、ペルーに分布し、花蜜採取のために飛翔する。